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B9bn injection for Pfizer shots as ongoing Sinovac use defended
B9bn injection for Pfizer shots as ongoing Sinovac use defended
BANGKOK: The cabinet has approved B9.3 billion for funding an already signed contract to procure 20 million doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines and acknowledged a proposal to purchase 10mn more doses of the same mRNA vaccine.
Police deny using live ammunition against demonstrators
Police deny using live ammunition against demonstrators
BANGKOK: Police have denied firing live ammunition at protesters of the Thalu Fah group during chaotic scenes in front of Din Daeng police station last night (Aug 16), saying only rubber bullets were used to prevent them causing much damage.
Phuket Sandbox 7+7 gets green light, entry for Sputnik V vaccinated Russians approved
Phuket Sandbox 7+7 gets green light, entry for Sputnik V vaccinated Russians approved
BANGKOK: Phuket sandbox and other provinces in the south struggling with ways to reopen for international tourists will be buoyed after the Centre for COVID Situation Administration (CCSA) on Monday (Aug 16) nailed down the long-awaited 7+7 extension plan.
Kratom inmates to walk free
Kratom inmates to walk free
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Justice is pledging to free and dismiss drug charges against 12,000 inmates convicted for kratom possession before the plant is formally removed from the list of banned narcotics on Aug 24.
Chinese test kits given green light
Chinese test kits given green light
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry yesterday (Aug 16) gave the green light to the Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) to buy 8.5 million antigen test kit (ATK) sets from Lepu Medical Technology, following the completion of the bidding to import the product.
TAT pins hopes on shorter quarantine
TAT pins hopes on shorter quarantine
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hoping a shorter quarantine nationwide during the fourth quarter can accelerate travel demand once the pandemic is controlled.
No proof of graft in kit buy, says ACT
No proof of graft in kit buy, says ACT
BANGKOK: Despite the Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) expressing concern over the quality of the 8.5 million sets of Chinese-made antigen test kits (ATKs) the government is planning to procure, there is no evidence of corruption in the procurement plan, it says.
‘Car mob’ weekend sees violence escalate
‘Car mob’ weekend sees violence escalate
BANGKOK: Violent clashes between anti-government protesters and police resumed around the Din Daeng intersection yesterday evening (Aug 15) to round off the biggest day yet of “car mob” rallies.
Government warned over test kit deal
Government warned over test kit deal
BANGKOK: The Rural Doctors Society (RDS) has warned that the Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) and other state agencies must take responsibility if they proceed with a plan to procure 8.5 million sets of Chinese-made antigen test kits (ATKs).
Hospitals ‘should be allowed to import jabs’
Hospitals ‘should be allowed to import jabs’
BANGKOK: A doctor who lost his parents and sister to the coronavirus is urging the government to allow private parties, such as the Private Hospital Association, to directly import vaccines from manufacturers.
GPO to buy 8.5m Chinese testing kits
GPO to buy 8.5m Chinese testing kits
BANGKOK: The Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) will proceed with its plan to procure 8.5 million sets of Chinese-made antigen test kits (ATKs) from the bid winner, saying the equipment meets quality standards and the bidding process is transparent.
Violence could play into Prayut’s hands, warns red-shirt leader
Violence could play into Prayut’s hands, warns red-shirt leader
BANGKOK: Red-shirt leader Nattawut Saikuar has offered advice to young protesters, warning that their violent confrontations with authorities could end up with a win for those in power.
GPO puts hold on self-test kits order
GPO puts hold on self-test kits order
BANGKOK: The Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) has ordered the suspension of a plan to purchase 8.5 million sets of antigen test kits (ATKs) following fierce public criticism about their quality.
Jurin admits government feeling COVID heat
Jurin admits government feeling COVID heat
BANGKOK: Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit admitted yesterday the government was finding the COVID-19 pandemic difficult to handle, due to the economic downturn and political unrest.
Protester who blew his hand off with firework has COVID
Protester who blew his hand off with firework has COVID
BANGKOK: The young anti-government protester who blew his own hand off while preparing to throw a firework has COVID-19, according to police.
Patty, Ariya lead Thai bid at Scottish Open
Patty, Ariya lead Thai bid at Scottish Open
GOLF: Eleven Thai golfers will compete in the Trust Golf Women’s Scottish Open at Dumbarnie Links, which begins today (Aug 12) in Leven, Scotland.
Army ‘on call’ to back police
Army ‘on call’ to back police
BANGKOK: The military could be called in to help quell violence at rallies if the situation gets out of hand, while police will stick to using tear gas and rubber bullets if needed, the Metropolitan Police Bureau said.
PM revokes order to gag free speech
PM revokes order to gag free speech
BANGKOK: A ban on activities vaguely termed as “the dissemination of information that may frighten people”, imposed under the emergency decree, has been revoked, following a court injunction against it.
Civil Court throws out petition against rubber bullets
Civil Court throws out petition against rubber bullets
BANGKOK: The Civil Court has thrown out a petition jointly filed by a reporter and a photographer seeking to stop police from firing rubber bullets at protesters.
Anti-government protests hit Bangkok streets
Anti-government protests hit Bangkok streets
BANGKOK: Anti-government protesters honking and revving vehicles roamed inner Bangkok streets this afternoon (Aug 10), calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.